By Noah Haarmann and Catrin Edgeley
Overview
Fire science has advanced significantly in the past decade, yet prioritization of, access to, and use of best available scientific information (BASI) among different users remains unclear. This whitepaper presents the outcomes of a survey (informed by key informant interviews) to determine research needs in fire science across the US Southwest conducted in partnership with the Southwest Fire Science Consortium (SWFSC), a platform for science exchange between researchers and managers in Arizona and New Mexico.
The objectives of this effort were to:
- Identify the most significant research needs of fire professionals in the Southwest.
- Determine opportunities and barriers for access to and implementation of cutting-edge research.
- Provide recommendations to improve science exchange between scientists and managers based on findings.
